Using a GPS holder and an iPhone for quick and dirty lighting

DIYP friend Paul Adshead (@PaulAdshead) just sent us this cool tip for lighting macro shots and small objects, and we just had to share it with you. I’ve found that using an adjustable sat nav holder AND an iPhone as a light source make a great combination for close up lighting or medium fill.  The suction mount […]

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The Best Macro Lens You Probably Already Own

Here’s a quick tip for amazing macro photography using a the best macro lens you probably already own… Your old point-and-shoot camera – which is probably sitting in a closet somewhere gathering dust. Most point and shoot cameras have “macro mode” – otherwise known as “the little flower icon”. I use my nine year old Canon G9 exclusively […]

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Reverse Lens Macro – Exploring Life at Full-Scale

As with any specialized area of photography, the art of macro photography – that is, making images of objects at a very close range – is in a creative world unto it’s own. This is true not only in terms of the specialized gear required to tell a story at a true 1:1 scale, but […]

Quick And Easy Photography Hacks You Can Try For Free (Or Close To It)

Who doesn’t love a good hack? Kai is here to share a handful of some of his favorite hacks as he shows you how easier ways to transport your tripod, create bokeh kits without having to cut tiny shapes out of paper, and support your camera without a tripod, along with a few other tricks. […]

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